Morning Digest | 53-member CBI team to probe Manipur cases, VHP denies link with Bittu Bajrangi after his arrest; and more
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CBI forms 53-member team to probe Manipur violence cases
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has constituted a team comprising 53 officials to probe multiple cases related to the incidents of violence in Manipur.
More landslips, deaths in HP, Uttarakhand as rain ravages the hills
Two people died and five were critically injured after a house collapsed amid heavy rains in the Helang area of Joshimath town in Uttarakhand late on Tuesday night and the early hours of Wednesday.
VHP denies link with Bittu Bajrangi after his arrest over Nuh violence
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday issued a statement to clarify that Raj Kumar alias Bittu Bajrangi, who was arrested by Haryana Police in connection with the Nuh violence, “never had any relation” with its youth wing Bajrang Dal, or other VHP-linked organisations.
Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief
Nepal's inquiry commission lifts travel ban on former PM Oli following his response about the Gen Z protests' violence.
Nicolas Maduro faces U.S. court for narcotrafficking charges after his capture in a military operation in Caracas.
Israel's government argues in court to maintain a ban on international media access to Gaza, citing ongoing security risks.
South Korean President Lee meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade and North Korean tensions amid recent missile launches.
Shorts News:Watch: ‘We’re in charge’, Trump says US will run Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
Greenland's PM demands respect and dialogue after Trump's repeated threats to annex the territory, asserting sovereignty and international law.
The U.K. bans junk food ads on daytime TV and online to combat childhood obesity and promote healthier eating habits.
Guinea's junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, is confirmed President-elect after winning the first election since the 2021 coup.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejects Donald Trump’s threats, demanding respect and condemning U.S. interference in Latin America.
U.S. President Donald Trump hints at potential new tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, expressing dissatisfaction during a recent Air Force One interview.
Cuba reports 32 officers killed in a U.S. operation in Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Cuba tensions.
Indian woman found dead in Maryland; police allege her ex-boyfriend murdered her and fled to India.
North Korea conducts hypersonic missile tests, enhancing its nuclear deterrent ahead of South Korean-Chinese summit discussions.